A
great pity that a far from well known combination of soloist and orchestra
together with playing time that is far from generous are likely greatly
to reduce the number of people attracted by this disc. ... see Full
Review

Volume
V in this extensive and ambitious series is every bit as welcome,
enjoyable and stimulating as the previous four. A vast range of
moods, styles, approaches, sounds and themes in a unique oeuvre
is expertly played by Lester – this time with some help … see Full
Review

If
you love this music then you should not hesitate
to get this disc and if Taverner is new to
you, then this great masterwork of the early
16th Century is as good a place
to start as any. This recording gives the
music every chance to be at its best. ...
see Full Review

An
outstanding collection of high Baroque cantatas sung with conviction,
gentle authority and perception by Rheinische Kantorei; Das Kleine
Konzert with soloists under Hermann Max. Full of glorious warmth
and light … see Full Review

Superbly
recorded and performed - a composer desperately
neglected on the world stage – here is a grainy
roughness essential to the nature, wildness
and gothic terror that sustains Tormis’s inspiration
... see Full
ReviewSound
Sample: Opening of Song
of the Turkish War
Sound samples are removed after two months

The
staging and handling of this Grand Opera in a generally well sung performance
in the small Teatro Verdi in the composer’s home town should be watched
by opera producers as well as Verdi lovers. ... see Full
Review

For
the organ enthusiast keen to fill a gap in the collection. Works
that are remarkable for their historical significance but nothing
more than pleasant despite stylish and polished playing … see Full
Review

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